Sun Shield
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About Sun Shield
Protect you and your loved ones from harmful solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The Sun Shield app is packed with important sun exposure and UV Index information right at your fingertips! Be informed of the strength of the sun’s UV rays at your location or any location around the globe. Use the simple assessment tool to determine your individual Skin Type. Let Sun Shield select the specific broad-spectrum SPF lotion you need and the number of hours you can safely spend in the sun. Get this doctor-recommended app today for your year-round protection.
The Sun Shield App delivers:
- Real-time daily and hourly UV Index measurements for anywhere around the globe at the solar noon and hourly intervals to safely enjoy your time in the sun.
- 6-day UVI Forecast and Ozone Column information to prepare you in advance for a safe experience outdoors.
- Your individual Skin Type using the complete Fitzpatrick Skin Type Assessment as used by dermatologists, the precautions you need to take based on your Skin Type, and why this is important in the prevention of skin cancer.
- Which broad-spectrum SPF lotion you should use and how long you can safely stay in the sun based on your individual Skin Type, the UV Index and the time of day.
- Important health-related facts from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding Ultraviolet Radiation, Skin Cancer Prevention, year-round importance of UV awareness, etc.
Doctor-Recommended:
“Protection from the sun’s UV rays is critical in the prevention of skin cancers. I always advise my patients to be aware of the dangers of UV rays and the need to protect themselves. The Sun Shield app is a great tool for the real time reminder to my patients of these dangers while also giving them guidance for the right SPF lotion to use based on their individual Skin Type and the current local UV index. It’s sun exposure information at your finger tips which is great for patients.”
Richard P. Lafleur, MD, FACP
Medical Director
Southern New Hampshire Internal Medicine Associates
Use Sun Shield and enjoy your place under the sun!
The Sun Shield App delivers:
- Real-time daily and hourly UV Index measurements for anywhere around the globe at the solar noon and hourly intervals to safely enjoy your time in the sun.
- 6-day UVI Forecast and Ozone Column information to prepare you in advance for a safe experience outdoors.
- Your individual Skin Type using the complete Fitzpatrick Skin Type Assessment as used by dermatologists, the precautions you need to take based on your Skin Type, and why this is important in the prevention of skin cancer.
- Which broad-spectrum SPF lotion you should use and how long you can safely stay in the sun based on your individual Skin Type, the UV Index and the time of day.
- Important health-related facts from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding Ultraviolet Radiation, Skin Cancer Prevention, year-round importance of UV awareness, etc.
Doctor-Recommended:
“Protection from the sun’s UV rays is critical in the prevention of skin cancers. I always advise my patients to be aware of the dangers of UV rays and the need to protect themselves. The Sun Shield app is a great tool for the real time reminder to my patients of these dangers while also giving them guidance for the right SPF lotion to use based on their individual Skin Type and the current local UV index. It’s sun exposure information at your finger tips which is great for patients.”
Richard P. Lafleur, MD, FACP
Medical Director
Southern New Hampshire Internal Medicine Associates
Use Sun Shield and enjoy your place under the sun!
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
Fixed "Hourly UVI" graph display issue.
Fixed crash-related issues.
If you see anything that could use improvement, please let us know at info@spoton-solutions.com
Fixed "Hourly UVI" graph display issue.
Fixed crash-related issues.
If you see anything that could use improvement, please let us know at info@spoton-solutions.com
More downloads Sun Shield reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
More downloads Sun Shield reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
More downloads Sun Shield reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
Version update Sun Shield was updated to version 1.9
What are users saying about Sun Shield
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Was able to open it twice, now as soon as it opens, app suddenly stops. Also, like a few others mentioned, do something about the hourly UV chart, it opens in a very small window and I have to scroll all around to see the index at different hours of the day.
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I loved this app. I've had 2 scc's on my face. I used this regularly to help me keep on top of my sunscreen and sun exposure. Then a few months back it just decided to quit being useful. Everything works apart from the safe sun hours section which is the one I need most. :( . Guess I'll have to hunt for another one that is aimed at Australia and actually looks at the area I'm in not just the nearest big city ...which is over an hour away so not actually my weather.
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Was able to open it twice, now as soon as it opens, app suddenly stops. Also, like a few others mentioned, do something about the hourly UV chart, it opens in a very small window and I have to scroll all around to see the index at different hours of the day.
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Its now shown for world wide uv rays index. Helps us precautious the evil uvi whose make ppl aged!. But question is why isit all days also uv11+ doesnt change. Even at night also uv11+ ... i m using samsung s3 android. Please rectify it. And the hourly rays are always the same...... please rectify i will change my rating.
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Stupid app
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After numerous crashes this app just doesn't work right...constantly says " Stopped Working"...I have sent at least 10 requests for help without a single reply!
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Very good app
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Superb
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Its now shown for world wide uv rays index. Helps us precautious the evil uvi whose make ppl aged!. But question is why isit all days also uv11+ doesnt change. Even at night also uv11+ ... i m using samsung s3 android. Please rectify it. And the hourly rays are always the same...... please rectify i will change my rating.
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Keeps crashing
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If this fucking app can't stop having the "unfortunately sun shield stopped working " sentence ,u might as well demolish this useless app!
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Was able to open it twice, now as soon as it opens, app suddenly stops. Also, like a few others mentioned, do something about the hourly UV chart, it opens in a very small window and I have to scroll all around to see the index at different hours of the day.
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This app does not change! I've had it installed for 3 days... Day 1 - sunny, UV 8. Day 2 - some clouds, UV 8. Day 3 - thunderstorms all day, UV 8. I rebooted my phone, thought it would clear any glitches. Nope. UV 8 to rule them all! Uninstalling.
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Would be perfect if the hourly didn't come up in this tiny window you have to scroll around to see! 5 stars once that's fixed!
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This app helps me plan my day out in the sun with my kids. I like the sunscreen based on skin type part and the hours and recommended sunblock rating. The only thing that I eould improve would be a SHARE option. I'm linked to tons of other mommies and caregivers on fb that would benefit from this info too.
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The HOURLY UV INDEX does not display completely... & that was the sole reason I downloaded this app :/
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Force closes every time I try to open it
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Best UV app I have used so far. Very accurate and up-to-date. Really cool skin type indicator and level of SPF protection needed. Definitely recommended for those that love the Sun!
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... graph says 3 but when it loads on start up its alway 7.. what's the deal...?
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Excellent
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Its now shown for world wide uv rays index. Helps us precautious the evil uvi whose make ppl aged!. But question is why isit all days also uv11+ doesnt change. Even at night also uv11+ ... i m using samsung s3 android. Please rectify it. And the hourly rays are always the same...... please rectify i will change my rating.
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Really good, except the hourly graph is in a tiny window that I have to scroll around in to see the data... LG G2. Whatever the latest Android update is.
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The hourly index is tiny box on my nexus 5. Plus the app crashes a bit, especially when choosing SPF/TIME. Potential to be great.
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Fantastic. Works great!
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Crashes when trying to look at hourly UV rating. Would love it to be fixed because I'm starting to like this app better than the sun smart app. Hope you can fix the small bugs dev, as this app is one of a kind.
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Only don't like annoying alert "The UV Index for this location today is very low (<0,5)Please check back later for possibly higher values that could require you to take significant sun protection measures".This alert almost don't let to use app
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It worked once but as soon as I saved Skin Type, it started crashing. Even after reinstall, it is crashing now.
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After I agreed to the terms of use it crashed... repeatedly
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I looked for ages to find an app that would work in Canada. Up to date by the hour and will tell you how long you can stay out in the sun given your skin type, uv index and spf you are wearing. And it seems to work! For a family that is full of melanoma skin cancer, we need an app like this Thank you!
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I thought this app was going to be a perfect solution with the local hourly UV index. For a while I was quite happy with it. Then it started crashing upon loading every time, and now it's useless. Please update.
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Either this app is great or all the other uv apps are worthless. I haven't decided but since I can't this one lucks out with five stars. Way to be the only one that actually works. Keep up the good work.
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Its a rainy day.. and the UV is reading 8+ ?? Negative.
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Never accurate. Says rays are at a 9 when its cloudy and raining.
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It's a great app, but for the past month has not been able to tell me the time safe/spf for any given day or location. Not even re-installing helped, nor did location services. Quite sad cause this used to help me really well, haven't gotten a sunburn since I used it - except from today...